Greens and Grocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Islington
Greens and Grocers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Greens and Grocers, Unit 4 On Ground Floor, 334-338 Essex Road, N1 3PB
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Greens and Grocers sits behind roughly 1,536 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ← Greens and Grocers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 179 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Greens and Grocers none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Greens and Grocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Greens and Grocers
What is Greens and Grocers's food hygiene rating?
Greens and Grocers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 5 April 2024.
Is Greens and Grocers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greens and Grocers last inspected?
Greens and Grocers was last inspected on 5 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greens and Grocers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Greens and Grocers compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Greens and Grocers holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Greens and Grocers and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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